Feature-Aware Cooperative Relaying for Multiflow Wireless Sensor Networks by Ming Tao, Huaqiang Yuan, Wenhong Wei, Chao Qu

“…Addressing the energy efficiency in data-centric and application-oriented wireless sensor networks is an eternal theme, and in the practical scenarios deployed multiple flows, often a serious problem of collisions among multiple paths caused by the fierce network resource competition directly influences the whole network performance. …”
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Impact of Early versus Late Referral to Nephrologists on Outcomes of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Northern India by Manoj Dhanorkar, Narayan Prasad, Ravi Kushwaha, Manas Behera, Dharmendra Bhaduaria, Monika Yaccha, Manas Patel, Anupama Kaul

“…Background. CKD patients are often asymptomatic in the early stages and referred late to nephrologists. …”
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Factores que influyeron en la morosidad de pago de los créditos agrícolas otorgados a los pequeños y medianos productores del Municipio Rangel del estado Mérida por parte de las in... by María Beatriz González Santiago, Ismaira Contreras

“…Además existieron, entre otros, factores como muerte o enfermedad de productores, la voluntad de no pago y el desempeño de las instituciones. La investigación ofrece conocimientos válidos sobre la problemática de la morosidad, sus causas y consecuencias.…”
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Submicron quantum dot light-emitting diodes enabled by pixelated topological meta-mirror by Ye Taikang, Tian Dadi, Wu Dan, Sun Xiao Wei, Wang Kai

“…A powerful light manipulation capability is offered by the topological meta-mirror even with limited period number, which enables the construction of RGB meta-cavities. …”
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The prognostic value of systemic inflammation response index in digestive system carcinomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zuo-hu Niu, Li Lin, Hong-ye Peng, Xin-zhuo Zheng, Mi-yuan Wang, Feng-xia Sun, Chun-jun Xu

“…This index may serve as a valuable prognostic biomarker, offering a promising tool for predicting survival in DSC patients. …”
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Assessing research methodologies used to evaluate inequalities in end-of-life cancer care research: a scoping review protocol by Sam Harper, Natalie G Coburn, Alyson L Mahar, Laura E Davis, Julie Hallet, Peter Tanuseputro, Geetanjali D Datta, Colleen Webber, Allison Wiens, Lauren Konikoff

“…Methodological choices can lead to results with different implications for research and policy priorities, including where supplementary programmes and services are offered and for whom. The objective of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the methods, including study design, measures and statistical approaches, used in quantitative and qualitative observational studies of health equity in end-of-life cancer care, and to consider how these methods align with recommended approaches for studying health equity questions.Methods and analysis This scoping review follows Arksey and O’Malley’s expanded framework for scoping reviews. …”
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Spontaneous Rupture of Renal Metastasis from Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Osamu Kinoshita, Yusuke Ichijo, Masayuki Yoneda, Atsushi Ikai, Tetsuro Yamashita

“…After rupture of the metastatic renal HCC, tumors were expected to progress into the retroperitoneal space, and nephrectomy was the next possible radical treatment to offer the best chance of long-term disease control.…”
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Coordination for Policy in Transition Countries: Case of Croatia by Anamarija Musa, Zdravko Petak

“…This paper is based on a preliminary research on coordination in Croatian public administration with regard to policy formulation and implementation of three policies – regional development policy, anticorruption policy and e-government policy, based on the interviews conducted with higher civil servants and public officials. A special emphasis is given to the role which various actors play in coordination, as well as the structures Government employs in order to coordinate. …”
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Repeatability for weight at birth in Murrah buffaloes in the Zulia state of Venezuela by José Raúl Pérez-González, Néstor Simón Montiel-Urdaneta

“…Thus, the application of the calculation of R is a strategy that should be implemented as a genetic improvement strategy; for this purpose, 257 BW records of the offspring of 108 buffaloes of the Murrah breed of the Mega 21 farm located in the Baralt municipality (Menegrande) of Zulia-Venezuela state were analyzed. …”
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Saliva-acquired pellicle inspired multifunctional gargle with wet adhesion, photodynamic antimicrobial, and In situ remineralization properties for dental caries prevention by Jiayi Shi, Xuekai Qi, Ying Ran, Qiang Zhou, Yiqin Ding, Lujian Li, Youyun Zeng, Dongchao Qiu, Zhibin Cai, Xiaojun Cai, Yihuai Pan

“…Traditional remineralization treatments often have limited efficacy due to their lack of antibacterial activity. …”
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Statistical Mechanics of Directed Networks by Marián Boguñá, M. Ángeles Serrano

“…By controlling the reciprocity and other network properties, our formalism offers a principled approach to analyzing directed network structures and dynamics, introducing new perspectives and models and analytical tools for empirical studies.…”
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Infection biology as the basis of integrated control of apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) in Northern Europe by Roland W. S. Weber, Jorunn Børve

“…Main topics Trunk cankers developing on young trees within the first 1–3 seasons of explanting can often be traced back to latent infections initiated in the nurseries. …”
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Complications of the Nonoperative versus Operative Treatment of Displaced and Reduced Distal Radius Fractures in Adults: A Systematic Review by Eva A.K. van Delft, Emilien C.J. Wegenrif, Ralph de Vries, Jefrey Vermeulen, Niels W.L. Schep, Frank W. Bloemers

“…Carpal tunnel syndrome, re-displacement, malunion, and severe stiffness occurred more often in the nonoperative group. No difference was found between both treatment options regarding tendon injuries, poor patient-reported outcome, distal radioulnar joint laxity-instability, and persistent pain after 1 year. …”
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Características sensoriales y preferencia en cultivares de alcaucil (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L.), producidos en el Cinturón Hortícola de Rosario, Argentina by M.B. GATTI, M.C. MONDINO, S.M. GARCÍA, M.C. CIAPPINI

“…Esta información permitirá orientar la producción para ofrecer materiales que reúnan estas características.…”
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Determining the Essential Characteristics for Effective College Teaching by Christopher Eck, Jeremy Robinson, Ki Cole

“…Higher education institutions continually increase the demands on college instructors. Yet, all too often, many college instructors have had little to no preparation for teaching in higher education. …”
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Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Pore Size on Spontaneous Imbibition Recovery in Oil-Wet Reservoirs by Ming Yue, Bingbing Li, Qiang Chen, Jidong Gao, Weiyao Zhu, Zhiyong Song

“…In addition, the majority of the detained residual oil clusters not only cut off the continuity of formation brine but also increased the imbibition flow resistance, accelerating the imbibition to balance. …”
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ANÁLISIS DE SEÑAL: HERRAMIENTAS PARA LA DETECCIÓN DE PUNTOS NOTABLES EN FORMAS DE ONDA by René Yáñez de la Rivera, Moisés Soto- Bajo, Andrés Fraguela Collar

“…Los autores de este trabajo han desarrollado una herramienta denominada "filtros de curvatura " la cual ofrece una alternativa interesante para enfrentar la situación problemática esbozada, precediendo a este reporte dos publicaciones al respecto. …”
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Research on the Temperature Field and Frost Heaving Law of Massive Freezing Engineering in Coastal Strata by Chaochao Zhang, Dongwei Li, Junhao Chen, Guanren Chen, Chang Yuan, Zecheng Wang, Guosheng Ding, Xin Chen, Minghai Xia, Shengfu Wang, Bo Zhang, Ru He, Xin Yi

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Bibliometric analysis of neutrophil extracellular traps induced by protozoan and helminth parasites (2008–2024) by Tamara Muñoz-Caro, Elvira M. Saraiva, Rafael M. Mariante

“…Emerging trends include therapeutic targeting of NETs and comparative studies across different host and parasite species.ConclusionThis study offers a comprehensive overview and visual analysis of NETs and parasites, highlighting key areas for future research.…”
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The impact of multi-marine intertidal service on the durability of concrete repair materials by Zhiqiang Cui, Yuanbei Li, Qizheng Bao, Yong Chen, Qiang Xu, Yunqing He, Fangzheng Wu

“…This study provides a framework for evaluating the durability of repair materials in various marine environments, offering valuable insights for material selection under similar conditions.…”
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